Here's the real reason Trump didn't fire FBI director Chris Wray: NYT's Haberman
3 years, 11 months ago

Here's the real reason Trump didn't fire FBI director Chris Wray: NYT's Haberman

Raw Story  

Rumors swirled in the months leading up to the 2020 presidential election that former President Donald Trump wanted to fire FBI Director Christopher Wray, with whom he openly feuded about the origins of the investigation into the Trump campaign's contacts with the Russian government. "Trump made clear to aides a week after the election he wouldn't fire Wray, in part because he was afraid a new FBI director would be more incentivized against him," Haberman writes on Twitter. Haberman also says that President Joe Biden decided to keep Wray in part because firing him would have created blowback, especially because Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is currently under investigation for potential tax fraud. Trump's 2017 firing of former FBI Director James Comey was what led then-deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to hire Robert Mueller as a special counsel to investigate both the Trump campaign's contacts with Russian agents and whether the firing of Comey was an effort to obstruct that investigation.

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FBI Director’s Resignation Gives Trump an Easy Out
3 weeks, 4 days ago

FBI Director’s Resignation Gives Trump an Easy Out

Live Mint  

As a practical matter, Christopher Wray’s resignation is not a big deal. Patel has vowed to “go out and find the conspirators not just in government, but in the media.” He has written a book called Government Gangsters, naming Wray, Comey and other government officials as part of the so-called “deep state.” Patel has also written a series of children’s …

Christopher Wray's cowardly exit: What's left when the FBI director acquiesces to Trump in advance?
4 weeks ago

Christopher Wray's cowardly exit: What's left when the FBI director acquiesces to Trump in advance?

Salon  

One of the most famous episodes in the Watergate saga 50 years ago was when CBS News reporter Daniel Schorr got a hold of Richard Nixon's "enemies list" and read it cold on the air, only to find himself listed at number 17. It has long been assumed that Trump would probably fire Comey's successor Christopher Wray as well if …

'Eye-opening episode': Ex-Trump aide says Dems turned one issue against president-elect
4 weeks, 1 day ago

'Eye-opening episode': Ex-Trump aide says Dems turned one issue against president-elect

Raw Story  

During a discussion on the decision of FBI Director Christopher Wray to step down from his job before Donald Trump retakes the reins of the government, a former official in Trump's first administration recalled when Trump fired ex-Director James Comey and it blew up in his face. Speaking to the panel, former White House Communications Director Mike Dubke explained that …

How rift with Donald Trump pushed FBI Director Christopher Wray to announce resignation
4 weeks, 1 day ago

How rift with Donald Trump pushed FBI Director Christopher Wray to announce resignation

Firstpost  

FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced he will resign before President-elect Donald Trump returns to office next month. Here’s why FBI Director Christopher Wray plans to resign before Donald Trump returns to the White House. File Photo/Reuters Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray has announced his plans to resign before United States President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month. …

FBI director resigns, Trump says 'it's a great day for America'
4 weeks, 1 day ago

FBI director resigns, Trump says 'it's a great day for America'

Firstpost  

FBI director Christopher Wray, who was appointed by Donald Trump in 2017, has announced his resignation before his 10-year term ends. Wray said he would leave office before the US President-elect’s inauguration on January 20 “A great day for America,” said US President-elect Donald Trump, soon after FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his early resignation during an internal town hall …

Ex-FBI Director James Comey issues warning to former colleagues ahead of Trump second term
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ex-FBI Director James Comey issues warning to former colleagues ahead of Trump second term

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former FBI Director James Comey has tried to reassure his …

FBI director Chris Wray to step down before Trump administration takes power
4 weeks, 1 day ago

FBI director Chris Wray to step down before Trump administration takes power

ABC  

The FBI has announced its director Chris Wray will step down from his position when the US Biden administration hands over power within the White House to US President-elect Donald Trump. FBI director Christopher Wray has announced he will step down from his position before the incoming Trump administration takes power. US President-elect Donald Trump has signalled he would look …

Opinion | Chris Wray’s Resignation Is a Terrifying Sign of What’s to Come Under Trump
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Opinion | Chris Wray’s Resignation Is a Terrifying Sign of What’s to Come Under Trump

Politico  

Wray’s decision undermined decades of hard work — by Congress, presidents, the Justice Department and the FBI itself — to move it out of a partisan, political framework. Ronald Reagan spent almost all of his presidency with Jimmy Carter’s FBI director; George W. Bush inherited Bill Clinton’s FBI director; Barack Obama, in turn, inherited Bush’s, and Joe Biden will have …

Wray’s departure will cement Trump’s control over the institutions of US justice
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Wray’s departure will cement Trump’s control over the institutions of US justice

CNN  

CNN — FBI Director Christopher Wray’s resignation announcement was the latest, and inevitable, step in the accumulation of massive and unusual power around President-elect Donald Trump. But many nonpartisan legal analysts fear that Wray’s departure — before the end of a 10-year term mandated by Congress to keep politics out of the administration of justice — represents yet another challenge …

Opinion: Christopher Wray just broke the first rule of dealing with Donald Trump
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Opinion: Christopher Wray just broke the first rule of dealing with Donald Trump

LA Times  

For someone who played a tough-talking executive on TV — “You’re fired!” — Donald Trump sure goes out of his way to avoid such confrontations. Just after Thanksgiving, Trump posted 159 gushing words to announce that uber-loyalist grifter and fellow revenge seeker Kash Patel was his choice to be FBI director, and zero words acknowledging that Wray, Trump’s first-term pick …

Making FBI great again, with Kash Patel: Trump as Christopher Wray says he'll resign
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Making FBI great again, with Kash Patel: Trump as Christopher Wray says he'll resign

India Today  

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray told bureau workers on Wednesday that he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job. Wray said at a town hall meeting that he would …

FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at end of Biden's term in January
4 weeks, 1 day ago

FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at end of Biden's term in January

India TV News  

Washington: FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden's term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job. Wray said at a town hall meeting that he would be stepping down “after weeks …

Wray Continues Pattern Of Honoring Institutions Even As Trump Burns Them Down
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Wray Continues Pattern Of Honoring Institutions Even As Trump Burns Them Down

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — FBI Director Chris Wray on Wednesday became the latest part of institutionalist Washington to act in the interest of the institution he led even as incoming President-elect Donald Trump makes clear he intends to burn them all to the ground. “If there was any question that going forward the position of director will change every …

Trump Calls Resignation of FBI Director A 'Great Day For America'
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump Calls Resignation of FBI Director A 'Great Day For America'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump took to Truth Social to react to FBI director Christopher Wray announcing that he plans to resign once Trump takes office, saying he doesn’t “know what happened” to Wray. “The resignation of Christopher Wray is a great day for America as it will end the Weaponization of what has become known as the United …

FBI director Christopher Wray will resign ahead of Trump’s plan to replace him with Kash Patel
Top News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

FBI director Christopher Wray will resign ahead of Trump’s plan to replace him with Kash Patel

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed Wednesday that he will step …

FBI Director Christopher Wray finally resigning following pressure from Donald Trump: ‘A great day for America’
4 weeks, 2 days ago

FBI Director Christopher Wray finally resigning following pressure from Donald Trump: ‘A great day for America’

Hindustan Times  

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation during an internal town hall on Wednesday, according to sources cited by ABC News familiar with the meeting. FBI Director Christopher Wray informed bureau employees on December 11, 2024, that he plans to resign in January, US media reported. He praised the men and women of the FBI, saying, “That’s the real strength …

FBI Director Chris Wray announces resignation ahead of Trump taking office
4 weeks, 2 days ago

FBI Director Chris Wray announces resignation ahead of Trump taking office

Raw Story  

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his intention to resign ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. "Christopher Wray, the FBI director, is making this announcement right now in an all-staff town hall with thousands of FBI employees across the country," Spunt said. Initially appointed by Trump, Wray was widely expected not to complete his ten-year tenure after the president-elect nominated Kash …

FBI Director Christopher Wray says he will resign at end of Biden's term
Top News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

FBI Director Christopher Wray says he will resign at end of Biden's term

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — FBI Director Christopher Wray told bureau workers Wednesday that he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job. Wray said at a town hall meeting that he would be stepping …

FBI Director Chris Wray announces plans to resign
4 weeks, 2 days ago

FBI Director Chris Wray announces plans to resign

CNN  

CNN — FBI Director Chris Wray will resign at the end of the Biden administration, the agency said Wednesday, as it became clear he would be forced out by President-elect Donald Trump. “He invaded Mar-a-Lago.” Video Ad Feedback Hear Kash Patel’s plans for the FBI 01:41 - Source: CNN Wray made his announcement at a town hall in FBI headquarters …

FBI Director Wray to resign at end of Biden administration
4 weeks, 2 days ago

FBI Director Wray to resign at end of Biden administration

NPR  

FBI Director Wray to resign at end of Biden administration toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday announced he would resign from the bureau at the end of the Biden administration next month, with more than two years remaining on his term in office. But Trump's relationship with Wray grew tense as FBI agents helped investigate …

FBI Director Christopher Wray says he intends to resign at end of Biden’s term in January
Top News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

FBI Director Christopher Wray says he intends to resign at end of Biden’s term in January

LA Times  

FBI Director Christopher Wray was appointed to a 10-year term in 2017 by then-President Trump after Trump fired Wray’s predecessor, James B. Comey. FBI Director Christopher A. Wray said Wednesday he plans to resign at the end of President Biden’s term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to …

FBI director to step down next month, making way for Trump’s pick
4 weeks, 2 days ago

FBI director to step down next month, making way for Trump’s pick

Politico  

Wray’s move avoids his likely firing by Trump, a step which could have further exacerbated longstanding tensions between the FBI and the incoming president. Sen. John Cornyn argued Wray did not bear the blame for the FBI’s failings, but the public wanted there to be consequences for previous leaders going after Trump. “What people were looking for was accountability for …

Trump put on notice that he faces 'bipartisan concern' about his FBI plans: report
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump put on notice that he faces 'bipartisan concern' about his FBI plans: report

Raw Story  

Analysts say Donald Trump plans to fire his previously appointed FBI director and install a new one who is loyal to him, but there is bipartisan skepticism behind that plan, according to the Washington Post. "President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he wants to replace FBI Director Christopher A. Wray with Kash Patel, a staunch loyalist who has vowed to fire …

Republican senator stands up to Trump on live TV — and gets hit by MAGA fury
1 month, 1 week ago

Republican senator stands up to Trump on live TV — and gets hit by MAGA fury

Raw Story  

A senior Republican stood up against president-elect Donald Trump’s plan to fire FBI director Christopher Wray on Sunday — and was immediately hit by the wrath of MAGA. Sen. Mike Rounds appeared on ABC’s This Week and said Wray was a “very good man” and he didn’t have “any complaints about the way that he’s done his job right now.” …

Trump pick Kash Patel must prove he'll restore public faith in the FBI, a leading GOP senator says
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump pick Kash Patel must prove he'll restore public faith in the FBI, a leading GOP senator says

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's drive to upend the FBI was welcomed by Republican senators although it was not clear on Sunday how strongly members of the incoming majority party would embrace his move to install ally Kash Patel as the next director of the Justice Department's top investigative arm. Trump pick Kash Patel must prove he'll restore public faith in …

Trump pick Kash Patel must prove he’ll restore public faith in the FBI, a leading GOP senator says
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump pick Kash Patel must prove he’ll restore public faith in the FBI, a leading GOP senator says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s drive to upend the FBI was welcomed by Republican senators although it was not clear on Sunday how strongly members of the incoming majority party would embrace his move to install ally Kash Patel as the next director of the Justice Department’s top investigative arm. Patel, a onetime national security prosecutor who is aligned with the …

Trump names Kash Patel as FBI director
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump names Kash Patel as FBI director

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.” It’s the latest bombshell Trump has thrown at the Washington establishment and a test for how far Senate Republicans will go in confirming his nominees. William Barr, Trump’s …

Trump Taps Kash Patel For FBI Director, An Ally Who Would Aid In His Effort To Upend Law Enforcement
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump Taps Kash Patel For FBI Director, An Ally Who Would Aid In His Effort To Upend Law Enforcement

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.” It’s the latest bombshell Trump has thrown at the Washington establishment and a test for how far Senate Republicans will go in …

Joe Biden says working with FBI on bomb threats to lawmakers, Donald Trump cabinet picks
1 month, 1 week ago

Joe Biden says working with FBI on bomb threats to lawmakers, Donald Trump cabinet picks

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden said on Friday that his administration was working with the FBI regarding bomb threats and “swatting” attempts made this week against lawmakers and several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. US President Joe Biden and US President-elect Donald Trump Rep. Seth Magaziner, a House Democrat from Rhode Island, said on Friday he was targeted by a …

For FBI director, Trump taps Kash Patel, a loyalist who would aid effort to upend top law enforcement agency
1 month, 1 week ago

For FBI director, Trump taps Kash Patel, a loyalist who would aid effort to upend top law enforcement agency

LA Times  

Kash Patel is Donald Trump’s pick to serve as FBI director, the latest bombshell the president-elect has thrown at the Washington establishment and a test for how far Senate Republicans will go in confirming his nominees. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency …

Biden says working with FBI on hoax threats to US lawmakers, Trump cabinet picks
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden says working with FBI on hoax threats to US lawmakers, Trump cabinet picks

India Today  

US President Joe Biden said on Friday that his administration was working with the FBI to address "swatting" and bomb threats made this week targeting lawmakers and several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Representative Seth Magaziner, a House Democrat from Rhode Island, said on Friday he was targeted by a bomb threat at home, a day after six Democratic …

Trump vs. the FBI, explained
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump vs. the FBI, explained

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. If Trump fires Wray, he’d be first president to fire 2 FBI directors Trump famously fired then-FBI Director James Comey months after taking office for his first term in 2017. Presidents before Trump pushed FBI directors out In 1993, Bill Clinton fired then-FBI Director William Sessions after an internal …

Trumpworld insiders rule out potential FBI boss pick amid bureau shake-up
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trumpworld insiders rule out potential FBI boss pick amid bureau shake-up

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Andrew McCabe, the former Trump FBI deputy director, called Rogers a “totally reasonable, logical …

Trump is considering new names to 'shake up' FBI: CNN anchor
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump is considering new names to 'shake up' FBI: CNN anchor

Raw Story  

A CNN anchor revealed new names Thursday night in contention to take the helm of the FBI. Kaitlan Collins opened her show, "The Source," by sharing her reporting that President-elect Donald Trump's team is considering naming former Michigan Rep. and former Special Agent Mike Rogers to be the next FBI chief, and "controversial MAGA loyalist" Kash Patel to become its …

JD Vance Just Tweeted, Then Deleted, A Post With So Many Self-Owns In it
1 month, 3 weeks ago

JD Vance Just Tweeted, Then Deleted, A Post With So Many Self-Owns In it

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Vice President-elect JD Vance tweeted — and then deleted — a message with so many spectacular self-owns that it is worth taking a moment to dissect what he did. Vance was specifically called out by Grace Chong, chief financial officer and chief operating officer for “Bannon’s War Room,” the podcast hosted by Steve Bannon, a …

J.D. Vance accidentally reveals FBI Director Wray is likely being replaced
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

J.D. Vance accidentally reveals FBI Director Wray is likely being replaced

Raw Story  

In an apparent display of frustration and anger, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance has revealed that the incoming Trump administration is considering replacing FBI Director Christopher Wray. In those last few words, Vance makes clear the Trump administration is at least considering replacing Director Wray, with whom Trump has a personal vendetta. Wray would likely have had to authorize the FBI's …

J.D. Vance accidentally reveals FBI Director Wray is likely being replaced
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

J.D. Vance accidentally reveals FBI Director Wray is likely being replaced

Raw Story  

In an apparent display of frustration and anger, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance has revealed that the incoming Trump administration is considering replacing FBI Director Christopher Wray. In those last few words, Vance makes clear the Trump administration is at least considering replacing Director Wray, with whom Trump has a personal vendetta. Wray would likely have had to authorize the FBI's …

Trump’s team sets sights on new FBI leadership
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s team sets sights on new FBI leadership

Live Mint  

Donald Trump’s transition team is ramping up plans to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray before the end of his 10-year-term, the start of what the president-elect hopes will be a major shake-up of the agency that has been his perennial punching bag. But some FBI and Justice Department officials privately acknowledge that his days on the job are likely numbered, …

JD Vance accidentally confirmed that Trump wants regime change at the FBI
1 month, 3 weeks ago

JD Vance accidentally confirmed that Trump wants regime change at the FBI

Salon  

Vice President-elect JD Vance revealed in a since-deleted post on X that he and President-elect Donald Trump are interviewing candidates for FBI director, which all but confirms that the current director, Christopher Wray, an appointee from Trump's first term in office, is about to get fired. The post came shortly after the Wall Street Journal editorial board criticized Vance for …

Trump interviewing candidates for FBI chief, Vance says in later-deleted social media post
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump interviewing candidates for FBI chief, Vance says in later-deleted social media post

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump is interviewing candidates for the role of FBI director, incoming Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday in the clearest indication yet that the new administration is looking to replace current director Christopher Wray. In a social media post that was later deleted, Vance defended himself from criticism over his absence from a Senate vote at …

Trump interviewing candidates for FBI chief, Vance says in social media post, since deleted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump interviewing candidates for FBI chief, Vance says in social media post, since deleted

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is interviewing candidates for the role of FBI director, Vice President-elect JD Vance said Tuesday in the clearest indication yet that the new administration is looking to replace current director, Christopher Wray. In a social media post that was later deleted, Vance defended himself from criticism over his absence from a Senate vote at which a judicial …

Potential Trump FBI director pick boasted openly about plans to jail journalists
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Potential Trump FBI director pick boasted openly about plans to jail journalists

Raw Story  

CNN is reporting that Trump loyalist Kash Patel is being strongly considered by the president-elect to be his next director of the FBI. According to CNN, President-elect Donald Trump appears heavily inclined to oust current FBI Director Christopher Wray, the man whom he hired to replace former FBI Director James Comey in 2017 after Trump also fired him. "The interest …

Trump’s election may usher in leadership change at FBI
2 months ago

Trump’s election may usher in leadership change at FBI

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump lavished Christopher Wray with praise when he named him FBI director in 2017, introducing him as an “impeccably qualified individual” and a “model of integrity.” So much has changed in the seven years since. “He enjoys the work, he’s committed to the bureau, he’s an outstanding public servant — but I don’t think he’s going to …

Donald Trump seeks FBI director's resignation for ‘lying’ to Congress about Biden: ‘You sure as hell can’t…’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump seeks FBI director's resignation for ‘lying’ to Congress about Biden: ‘You sure as hell can’t…’

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump has called for immediate resignation of FBI Director Christopher Wray after Secret Service boss stepped down from her position following a contentious House hearing on assassination attempt on the former President. Donald Trump, who hired Wray for the top FBI spot in 2017, accused him of "lying to Congress" on his knowledge of Biden's physical and cognitive decline. …

Trump demands FBI Director Wray RESIGN for claiming he saw 'no decline' in Biden before he dropped out
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump demands FBI Director Wray RESIGN for claiming he saw 'no decline' in Biden before he dropped out

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump demanded FBI Director Christopher Wray be fired for refusing to say he saw cognitive decline in President Biden before he dropped out of the running for 2024. Donald Trump demanded FBI Director Christopher Wray be fired for refusing to say he saw cognitive decline in President Biden before he dropped out of the running for 2024 'When did …

FBI Director Wray faces questions from lawmakers over Trump rally shooting
5 months, 2 weeks ago

FBI Director Wray faces questions from lawmakers over Trump rally shooting

Al Jazeera  

FBI Director Christopher Wray has said the agency will leave “no stone unturned” as he faced questions from United States lawmakers about this month’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. During his opening statement to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Wray said the shooting at Trump’s July 13 rally in Pennsylvania was “an attack on our democracy and …

FBI Director Chris Wray Fires Back At 'Insane' GOP Claims Of Bias
1 year, 5 months ago

FBI Director Chris Wray Fires Back At 'Insane' GOP Claims Of Bias

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — FBI Director Chris Wray on Wednesday said GOP accusations that he used his power to oppress conservatives are “insane.” After Republicans complained for several hours during a House Judiciary Committee hearing that the FBI had been “weaponized” against GOPers, Wray offered a reality check. Committee Chair Jim Jordan complained that the FBI stood by in …

FBI Director Chris Wray defends the ‘real FBI’ against criticism from House Republicans
1 year, 5 months ago

FBI Director Chris Wray defends the ‘real FBI’ against criticism from House Republicans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — FBI Director Chris Wray defended the “real FBI” during a contentious congressional hearing Wednesday, rejecting a litany of grievances from angry Republicans who are harshly critical of the bureau, threatening to defund some operations and claiming the Justice Department is unfair to political conservatives, including Donald Trump. In testy exchanges with Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee, Wray …

Federal tax probe into Biden’s son, Hunter, moves forward
2 years, 9 months ago

Federal tax probe into Biden’s son, Hunter, moves forward

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury has heard testimony in recent months about Hunter Biden’s income and payments he received while serving on the board of a Ukraine energy company, according to two people familiar with the probe. But the grand jury activity underscores that a federal tax investigation into President Joe Biden’s son that began in 2018 remains active …

Trump Pressured Justice Department to Go to Supreme Court to Overturn US Election Results: Report
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump Pressured Justice Department to Go to Supreme Court to Overturn US Election Results: Report

News 18  

Former President Donald Trump considered replacing the acting attorney general with an official willing to pursue unsubstantiated claims of election fraud, and he pushed the Justice Department to ask the Supreme Court to invalidate President Joe Biden’s victory, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. Other senior department officials later threatened to resign if Trump fired then-acting Attorney General Jeffrey …

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